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Awake
play/talk Lyrics
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Another conscious being
Breathing
I'm alive, but I see the end
Times almost up
And I'm just laying here
Awake In A Dream
I've lost it
I'm moving forward
Leaving all of my hopes behind
Will I find out
That everything around me
Was made up
By someone else
Break free of the burdens that hold you
Then feel the life return as it did before
Awake In A Dream
Nothing is ever what it seems
Frozen
The sands of time
Are slipping through my fingers
Here in the darkness, I've lost all control
I cease to exist in my waking life
And now I'm paralyzed
Will I find out
That everything around me
Was made up
By someone else
Break free of the burdens that hold you
Then feel the life return as it did before
Awake In A Dream
Nothing is ever what it seems
Awake In A Dream
Nothing is ever what it seems
The lyrics to "Awake" by Play/Talk are rich with metaphorical language and thought-provoking imagery. The song seems to be exploring the concept of being stuck in limbo, unable to fully commit to either being awake or asleep. The opening line, "In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is stuck in this in-between state, unable to fully participate in the world around them.
The second stanza is particularly powerful, with the lines "Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me/Tie me off, come on and string me out/Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth." There is a sense of desperation and frustration in these words. The singer seems to be grappling with identity and a lack of control over their own life.
As the song progresses, the repeated refrain of "I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish" emphasizes the theme of wanting to escape reality, but being unable to do so. The final line of the song, "sick sick sick awake," encapsulates the feelings of confusion and exhaustion that are present throughout.
Overall, "Awake" is a complex and introspective song that invites the listener to think deeply about themes of identity, control, and escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
In a dream state, someone who is aware of their surroundings is seen as omnipotent.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
This all-powerful individual is able to control and manipulate the living world, causing destruction at their leisure.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I represent oppressive forces that force you into submission and limit your freedom.
I am your brain on drugs
Under the influence of certain substances, my affect on you can be powerful and all-consuming.
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
My ultimate goal is to reach a state of ecstasy and the only thing that matters is sleep.
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
Even though I am striving for contentment, my desperate attempt to escape reality has left me broken and unwell.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
Despite my attempts to escape, my true desire is to be present and fully engaged in life.
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Although I understand the challenges ahead, I continue to pursue the dream of complete tranquility.
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
When I look at myself, I see a different person than who I truly believe myself to be due to my detachment from reality.
Tie me off, come on and string me out
I am asking someone else to help me escape reality by making me temporarily unaware or unconscious.
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I want to shut out all external stimuli that may disrupt my pursuit of inner peace.
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I represent the negative influences in your life that hold you back and limit your potential.
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
Although I am awake, my obsession with achieving inner peace has left me broken and emotionally drained.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joe Sullivan, Terry Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grammar Nazi Corporal
In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
Dante Scaglione
I was at a Danny Brown show and I ate a weed brownie and as these guys were coming on someone passed me a blunt. There I was stoned as all fuck expecting a chill performance from some small time rapper or something and these guys come on. Moshing erupts and I'm like "oh god wat" and then the singer stage dived onto me and I like half dropped him. I was so fucking glad when it was over. These guys are pretty good tho, I just was wasn't ready for it and was not feeling it lol.
tricksonafixed
I saw them in Minneapolis a few weeks back and man their set blew me away. Fuck the circle pit was as if Slayer was fucking playing. These guys kick ass
Abalamification
how was danny brown
Jack Torrance
thats tight danny brown and trash talk that shoulda been sick
Livingina TerminalState
i saw these guys years ago and was as ready as i could be still didn't go near that pit though
Courtney Gold
That's hilarious! Stoned as fuck expecting a calm show only to be thrown into a pit! I love that these guys play with rappers. More bands should do crossover shows! I saw D.O.A. playing a techno night in a civic centre. It was a wild weird night of music. I had a blast.
ryan mccormick
The bassists back up vocals are fucking incredible.
Elijah Forrester Ives
+BeAnBeAn22 "I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain"
Bombtrack913
you should check out No Turning Back, Hardcore Band from the Netherlands. Their vocalist has a similar type of shouting
DOWNER video podcast
Yes he is the fucking greatest!!!!!!!!